Despite his pre-season illness and the Rockies’ mediocre record, Charlie Blackmon is having a stellar year at the plate.
Rockies Legend Todd Helton Quietly Earned Over $160 Million in the Majors
Todd Helton is a Colorado Rockies legend who could be in the Hall of Fame soon. Just how much money did Helton make in the majors?
The Texas Rangers Made a Classy Gesture to an Opposing Player
Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard’s parents were in attendance for opening day in Arlington, Texas, thanks to the help of the Rangers.
Two Bouts With Cancer Cost Andrés Galarraga a Chance at 500 Home Runs
Andrés Galarraga was one of baseball’s best power hitters in the 1990s. Two bouts with cancer cost the All-Star a chance at 500 home runs.
Daniel Bard’s Rockies Comeback Is Worthy of a Screenplay
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard’s story is worthy of a screenplay. Bard just completed the ultimate comeback with the Rockies.
Cancer Survivor Chad Bettis Is Leaving Baseball With His ‘Head Held High’
Former Rockies and Yankees pitcher Chad Bettis, a cancer survivor, is retiring from baseball with his “head held high.” Here’s why.
Former MLB All-Star Todd Helton Started Over Peyton Manning as a Quarterback at Tennessee
Todd Helton enjoyed a successful 17-year MLB career. He played football in college and started over NFL great Peyton Manning.
Mike Hampton’s $121 Million Pitching Contract Was All for His Kids
Mike Hampton didn’t just point to money about why he signed the biggest for a pitcher in 2001. Hampton did it for his kids’ schooling.
Jason Giambi Earned Nearly $140 Million and Is Now an Internet Meme
Former New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi had a successful and rich MLB career. So why is Giambi now an internet meme?
Michael Vick Considered Pursuing a Baseball Career
The former Pro Bowl quarterback had an opportunity to pursue a career in baseball before he made the leap to the NFL.
Ken Griffey Jr. Hit 400th Career Home Run on This Day in 2000
Ken Griffey Jr. found yet another way to honor his father on April 10, 2000. The first-year Reds outfielder and future Hall of Famer became the youngest player to join the 400-home run club 20 years ago. Griffey’s milestone home run occurred on his father, Ken Sr.’s, birthday. What happened on the day Ken Griffey …
Orel Hershiser’s Scoreless-Inning Streak Ended on This Day in 1989
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser’s scoreless streak ended on April 5, 1989. Will the legendary record ever be broken?
Hank Aaron Tied Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record on This Day in 1974
Baseball legend Hank Aaron hit his 714th home run on this day in 1974. How did the baseball world react to the milestone?
Hall of Famer Larry Walker Will Soon Be Living His Dream In Another Sport
Larry Walker might be a Hall of Fame baseball player, but he’ll be trying his hand at another sport in the coming days.
MLB: A Meaningless Giants-Rockies Game Might Have Set an Unbreakable Baseball Record
The Giants and Rockies might have set an unbreakable baseball record in a meaningless late-season game between two non-contending teams.
Will Troy Tulowitzki Enter the MLB Hall of Fame?
Troy Tulowitzki surprised baseball fans when he announced his retirement. Will the shortstop enter the MLB Hall of Fame some day?
How Many Times Did Troy Tulowitzki Hit the Disabled List in His Career?
Troy Tulowitzki announced his MLB retirement on Thursday night. How many times did the oft-injured shortstop hit the DL in his career?